Each fall, United Methodist congregations across the connection are invited into a season of prayerful reflection about stewardship. While it is easy to think of stewardship only in terms of financial giving, the truth runs much deeper. Stewardship is a spiritual practice, a way of remembering that everything we have—our time, talents, resources, and even our very breath—is a gift from God.

When we participate in the stewardship campaign, we are not simply filling out pledge cards or setting church budgets; we are also demonstrating our commitment to the church. We are making commitments to sustain and strengthen the ministries that shape lives, serve the Fort Collins community, and share the love of Christ. Every offering given, every hour volunteered, every prayer lifted becomes part of a greater witness to God’s transforming grace.

This campaign matters because it reminds us that the church is not just a place we attend—it is a family and community we build together. Through our stewardship, we support worship that nourishes our spirits, discipleship that deepens our faith, mission that feeds the hungry and shelters the vulnerable, and outreach that welcomes the stranger. Our gifts make these ministries possible.

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, often spoke of stewardship as a matter of holy living. He urged believers to “earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can.” That rhythm of generosity is not about obligation but about joy—the joy of knowing that what we share in faith has eternal impact.

As we enter this year’s stewardship campaign, let us approach it not with hesitation but with gratitude and hope. Gratitude for the ways God has already provided, and hope for the ways God will continue to use us to bring light and life into the world.

Together, as a church family, let us prayerfully consider how we can respond to God’s blessings with generosity. May our stewardship be a living testimony that we are indeed the hands and feet of Christ in the world.